Chinatown — This is one of the oldest Asian eateries in town. Dine in, take out or buy ingredients at its market and cook at home. Open daily. 69 28th St. SW, Wyoming, 452-3025, chinatowngrandrapids.com. $

Cracker Barrel — One of the biggest restaurant chains of the South has a location just south of Grand Rapids, near RiverTown Crossings. Open daily. 4340 Kenowa Ave. SW, Grandville, 457-7219, crackerbarrel.com. $

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse — Diners sit close to the grill and watch as chefs entertain while preparing steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops and other stir fry entrees, fried rice and veggies. Menu includes various entrees and sushi. Open daily. 3434 Rivertown Point Court SW, 301-8696, kobejs.com. $,$$